◆Takeshi Hayashi Ceramic Panel Painting, Portrait of a Woman, Narumi Ceramic Panel

◆ Takeshi Hayashi Ceramic Panel Painting Portrait of a Woman Narumi Ceramic

Takeshi Hayashi (1896-1975) was a Japanese Western-style painter active from the Taisho to Showa periods. He depicted roses and Mt. Fuji with a rich impasto (texture) and his unique compositional theories, along with vivid colors. He was a founding member of the Independent Art Association, served as a professor at Tokyo University of the Arts, and received the Order of Cultural Merit in 1967. He is a representative figure of post-war Japanese Western painting.

[Biography]
1896: Born in Tokyo. His father was a scholar of Japanese classical studies.
1919: Entered the Japan Fine Arts School (later dropped out).
1921: His Portrait of a Woman was selected for the 8th Nika Exhibition, winning the Chogyu Prize.
1930: Left the Nika Association and participated in the founding of the Independent Art Association.
1934: Traveled to Europe and was influenced by Fauvism and Cubism.
1952: Appointed professor at Tokyo University of the Arts (until 1963).
1959: Received the Japan Art Academy Prize.
1967: Received the Order of Cultural Merit.
1975: Passed away at the age of 81.
Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Modern Art
Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Modern Art
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Style
Characterized by thick, layered paint application (impasto) and black outlines, he expressed roses, female portraits, and landscapes (Mt. Fuji) with powerful brushstrokes. With his unique logical composition, he established an era in post-war Western painting.

[Artwork]: Portrait of a Woman
[Technique]: Ceramic Panel Painting
[Artwork Size]: 29cm x 23cm
[Frame Size]: 48cm x 42cm
[Artwork Condition]: Good
[Frame Condition]: As it is an aged frame, there are minor scratches, but they should not interfere with viewing. We ask for your understanding from those who can appreciate this.